Scholarships
and Awards

Main Luellen Laurenti Scholarship Dorothy E. Lee Scholarship Dorothy E. Lee Grant Women's and Gender Studies Achievement Award Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship FundPEO Grant for Women Returning to College Anne M. Semlak Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships and Grants

• Luellen Laurenti Scholarship: Rewards outstanding undergraduates in the Women’s and Gender Studies minor.
• Dorothy E. Lee Scholarship: Assists women 25 years of age or older who demonstrate financial need. Unfortunately,* this scholarship will not be availaible this year*.
• Dorothy E. Lee Grant: Helps female undergraduate students defray incidental expenses associated with pursuing their education. *This grant is still available this year*, although the scholarship is not.
• Women’s and Gender Studies Achievement Award: Awarded to graduating minors based on academic standing and service to the Program or women's issues.
• Susan T. Kern Special Opportunity Scholarship Fund: To provide financial support to Illinois State University women students in support of one-time special academic or co-curricular opportunities.
• Anne M. Semlak Memorial Scholarship: To provide financial support to graduate and undergraduate students active in Women's and Gender Studies.

Scholarships offered by other organizations:

•  PEO Grant for Women Returning to College: One-time award for women whose education has been interrupted and is now returning to school.
• Margaret Wakely Scholarship for Women: The Women’s Division of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce has established two scholarships in the amount of $2,500.00 each.